Memorial services for Ms. Michele Rusanowsky Scollon will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11am at St. Mary Episcopal Church. Interment will be in the church’s memorial gardens following the service. South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the parish Nurses Ministry of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 170 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-4107
Ms. Scollon, 47, of Columbia, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Ascension Hospice House, Irmo.
Born in Milford, CT, she was the daughter of Daniel and Helen Rusanowsky. She lived in Milford, CT before moving to Columbia. She was a 1980 graduate of Milford High School and attended Juniata College in Hunting, PA. Michele was a chef. She loved gardening, and working on different crafts. She loved to work puzzles and knit afghans for the silent auction of Sister Care. She was a member of St. Mary Episcopal Church and a proud member of the National Rifle Association.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Samantha Scollon, Charleston, SC; son S. Graham Scollon, Chapin, SC; sister, Diane Rusanowsky, Bethany, CT; brothers, Daniel Rusanowsky, Saratoga, CA; Mark Rusanowsky, Milford, CT; Michael Rusanowsky, Alexandria, VA; four uncles, many cousins, and the family pets, Homework and Kalinka.
Entry: Dan and Helen--mt wife and I extend our sympathy and prayers on the loss of Michelle..May God help you in this time of loss and sorrow..
Paul & Marlyn Augustine
Entry: Michele was a beautiful, feisty lady. It was a joy to have met her. I enjoyed our talks about gardening and life in general. She will be missed. My sincerest condolences during this time of loss. God Bless
Entry: So sad to hear about Michele's passing. Please take comfort in the joy she has given to so many. I knew her in my early twenties, and Sammy Rose when she was a baby. I admired Michele for her generosity, her kindness, intellectual curiosity. She also told wonderful stories -- and shared with me a great gift. I was about to move to Vermont, and she told me to make sure on a sunny, snow-on-the-ground day, to look behind into my footprints, and that I would see the beautiful, most clear and happy blue color in the world. I have thought of that often -- snowy or not! I hope Michele is residing in that peaceful and beautiful blue, with the legacy of two children to immortalize her.
Entry: The staff here at Lexington Pulmonary would like to extend our deepest sypmpathies to your family. We will miss her visits with us as she was such a joy to be around - always having a smile for us no matter how bad she was feeling. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
